Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
resonans
ID:
792153

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Will. & Goyder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 313 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791486

Common Names

  • Resonans Aspidosperma
  • Resonans Star-Vine
  • Resonans Star Vine

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Description

Aspidosperma resonans (also called 'Resonant aspidosperma', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a pointed tip and a glossy texture. It prefers humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidosperma resonans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidosperma resonans is a small, yellow-green spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, ovate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidosperma resonans is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Aspidosperma resonans

Aspidosperma resonans is native to Brazil.

Aspidosperma resonans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidosperma resonans?

Aspidosperma resonans

What is the common name of Aspidosperma resonans?

Resonant Aspidosperma

What type of plant is Aspidosperma resonans?

Perennial

Species in the Aspidosperma genus

Aspidosperma album, Aspidosperma araracanga, Aspidosperma auriculatum, Aspidosperma australe, Aspidosperma camporum, Aspidosperma capitatum, Aspidosperma carapanauba, Aspidosperma cuspa, Aspidosperma cylindrocarpon, Aspidosperma darienense, Aspidosperma decussatum, Aspidosperma desmanthum, Aspidosperma discolor, Aspidosperma dispermum, Aspidosperma eburneum, Aspidosperma eteanum, Aspidosperma excelsum, Aspidosperma fendleri, Aspidosperma formosanum, Aspidosperma gehrtii, Aspidosperma glaucum, Aspidosperma helstonei, Aspidosperma illustre, Aspidosperma inundatum, Aspidosperma leucocymosum, Aspidosperma limae, Aspidosperma macrocarpon, Aspidosperma macrophyllum, Aspidosperma megalocarpon, Aspidosperma megaphyllum, Aspidosperma multiflorum, Aspidosperma myristicifolium, Aspidosperma nanum, Aspidosperma neblinae, Aspidosperma nemorale, Aspidosperma nigricans, Aspidosperma nobile, Aspidosperma oblongum, Aspidosperma obscurinervium, Aspidosperma olivaceum, Aspidosperma pachypterum, Aspidosperma parvifolium, Aspidosperma pichonianum, Aspidosperma polyneuron, Aspidosperma pyricollum, Aspidosperma pyrifolium, Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco, Aspidosperma quirandy, Aspidosperma ramiflorum, Aspidosperma reductum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330061: Based on the initial data import
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.
H.J. Williamson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Will.' in the authors string.